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Hands up if you’re excited about the Great American Solar Eclipse – set to hit us August 2017??? I can’t wait! I realized that the eclipse would take place during the school day so after some good advice from a friend, I started working on a new TPT resource. It is JAM-PACKED with fun things including activities for your kids,… Read More
So… we’ve been busy this summer sorting out Aniston’s eye issues. My mom asked me one day if I had noticed one of Aniston’s eyes turning in and that she often stood very close to the tv. Major mom guilt moment: I had NOT noticed that! I will say that we hardly ever turn on the tv while the kids… Read More
Aniston turned 3 in March and I’ve been meaning to share her birthday details with you. I LOVE planning parties for my two girls. I had so much fun with her “Some Bunny is One” party which you can find by clicking here: Some Bunny is One – Aniston’s First Birthday Party Decor and Easter Craft Ideas Her 2nd… Read More
So… years ago I had (okay I STILL have) dreams of being a children’s author. I attended several conferences & workshops and wrote at least 10 manuscripts. At one of the conferences I went to, there was an editor looking for leveled readers. I wrote several and now, many years later, I’m dusting them off and finally seeing them in print… Read More
I LOVE THE GRUFFALO! Seriously, I really love The Gruffalo story by Julia Donaldson. She is such an amazing author and has my kids totally mesmerized with her stories. I am so proud of this resource I made to go along with a unit study about this fantastic book. I spent so long making sure I included every fun and… Read More
I am thrilled to share my latest resource on TPT with you! I worked on this product for a long time to make sure it contained every activity I could think of for a really fun unit about one of my very favorite books: The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson. You can click on the product cover below to go to… Read More
We read The Dot today which has to be one of the greatest books for kindergarten students. I ❤️ the message and decided my kids should make their own dots with watercolors and our big-oh-so-special-and-expensive easel paper. They were thrilled! I lined them all up on one edge of our tables and they set to work. Only problem? 😬Today was our Kindergarten program & I never thought about it not being a good day to get paint out. Oops! I was scrubbing dresses and shirts before the parents arrived for a good 30 minutes! 🙄 I’m kind of known for being the teacher who may be doing Modge Podge right before an announced observation so I just go with it.🤦🏽♀️🤷🏽♀️😉
We’ve been cleaning tables with shaving cream! Best end of the year activity ever! I encouraged them to practice sight words.☺️ One of my students has a “Gran” in the school and I thought this was the sweetest kiss.💋
That beautiful moment when you see one of your students bring a BOOK to the playground and everyone gathers around! 😍🙌🏽📚
The one and only time I will ever receive a surprise for my dancing skills (or lack of)!😂After seeing our rainy day dance video Shawna Simmons Streeter sent these goodies to me and my students from Go Noodle! We have been using the program every day since they contacted me. The word obsessed doesn’t even come close to describing their excitement when they see me turning it on! It really is the perfect brain break and SO MUCH FUN. 🙌🏽Thank you @gonoodle!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Hosting the Mother’s Day Tea was the most meaningful and sweet event I’ve ever been a part of as a teacher. The kids were so excited to give their moms the hats, necklaces, and writing we finished for them. The room looked so cute and the kids were the perfect little servers and performers. There were lots of tears shed and meaningful memories created. I will do this EVERY year going forward. It’s a must! Head over to the blog to see how we pulled it off!
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